Take-Two announced in a recent conference call that they intend to release more episodic content for the Xbox 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV in 2009.

Before announcing the delay of Grand Theft Auto IV, Take-Two had revealed exclusive episodic content for the Xbox 360 in 2008.

Even though the game is now delayed, this 2008 content (two episodes) from Microsoft’s initial deal will remain. However, Take-Two have now announced extra episodes for 2009.

Ben Feder, CEO of Take-Two, confirmed that “In fiscal 2009 we’ll also be offering additional episodic content for Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360.”

He also reiterated that the game will be released in the second quarter of next year and that “The game looks terrific and we’re confident it will be every bit as ground-breaking as previous titles.”

We’ll be the judge of that!

Via GamesIndustry

*Update* - Next-Gen.biz have been in touch with Rockstar, and they have stated that there is no new Xbox360 exclusive episodes planned. Instead, because of the delay of the game, the second piece of episodic content is moving into 2009.

A Rockstar rep told Next-Gen Wednesday that the content in question is merely the second of the two previously announced pieces of episodic content making their way to Xbox 360.

While both pieces of episodic content were initially scheduled to hit Xbox 360 in Take-Two’s fiscal 2008, the second piece of content will now be available in fiscal 2009, a delay presumably brought about by the later than expected release of the highly anticipated title, which slipped from a planned 2007 debut to a 2008 fiscal second quarter (February 1 – April 30) release.

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